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    jonisak Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 18, 2009, 10:54 AM
    Ford altenators
    I have a 1996 b-3000 with a 3 litre engine and a bad altenator, there is a guy with a 4litre ford explorer with a good altenator for a good price, does anybody know if the altenators on a 4 and 3 litre are compatible?
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    Apr 18, 2009, 11:06 AM

    Check out the specifics but the odds are against it. For $20, you can likely rebuild your current alternator--new bearings and brushes. It's actually fun to do.

    The link below will give you a little perspective on rebuilding alternators:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post666293

    The typical Ford alternator is even easier.
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